TMI Alert's Recommendations deploy the Phalanx Close-In Weapon System at Three Mile Island for air defense extend the boat exclusion zone to surround the plant deploy water craft barriers the US Coast Guard should patrol the waterways at TMI as it does at other nuclear plants additional guards to thwart a commando attack extend the vehicle setback distances to 1100 feet keep vehicle barriers closed at the entrances at all times perform bomb checks before a vehicle comes within 1100 feet of vital systems (At TMI, vehicles should be checked before crossing the bridge to the island.) install blast deflection shields where needed the NRC must triple the number of guards currently protecting our nuclear plants guards must be better trained guards must not be compelled to work excessive overtime guards must receive better pay guards must have heavy weapons to match intruders firepower guards must be deployed in multiple layers some guards must be dedicated to apprehending intruders guards must patrol the owner controlled area the use of deadly force needs be legally authorized in a clear manner

This page updated by Three Mile Island Alert January 2004